I Want To Know What Makes Stay-At-Home Moms Different Than "Tradwives"

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The "tradwife" lifestyle has been trending all over social media, especially with influencers like Nara Smith and Estee Williams.

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"Tradwives" bring back the '50s and '60s gender roles where women would stay home to cook, clean, and serve their breadwinner husbands, similar to films like The Stepford Wives and Don't Worry Darling.

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While "tradwives" are often compared to stay-at-home moms, people frequently debate the core differences between the two roles.

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Stay-at-home moms, I want to hear from you! How is it different than being a "tradwife"?

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Maybe expensive daycare costs motivated your decision to always be home with the little ones?

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Perhaps you always split household chores with your partner like prepping dinners and folding laundry because you two are a team?

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Or, maybe you postponed returning to work because you know your babies will grow up in the blink of an eye?

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Tell us the biggest difference(s) between being a stay-at-home vs. a "tradwife" in the comments or submit anonymously using this Google form. Your response might be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!

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